Bermuda's on my "Traipse Across the World" list. No, I haven't been—only Jane Luck, my alter ego has. Yes I'm dreaming again. I'm picturing myself there. It's a little game I like to play called Pretending--that's Pre-intending. I'm setting the scene in my mind, just the way I like it. Sooner or later, the Universe …
Distance Lovin’ Part 5: BlackGirlTravel.com
The grass usually looks greener on the other side when you refuse to water your own. If you haven't figured it out by now, I'm pretty interested in this topic of people traveling abroad to find love and escape the dating drama that may have become common for them in their native countries. According to …
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The Blame Game | Does religion foster a sense of victimhood?
At times, I sit back and recall my days as a devout, nearly fundamentalist, Christian and lay minister. I consciously de-converted from organized religion 8 years ago, and I consider the effect that inherited thinking patterns had on my experience. One glaring element of my worldview was a strong sense of victimhood, though I wouldn’t …
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Distance Lovin’ Part 4: These Black American men are sick of ya’ll women! Are there better pickings in Brazil?
Back in 2006 Essence Magazine published the article, “Blame it on Rio” which examined the phenomenon of Black men traveling to Brazil to find love and/or sex. Seems that the article provoked some strong responses. On one hand, many black women were offended by the idea that some black men would feel the need to …
Distance Lovin’ Part 3: Cougars on the prowl for Dark Meat abroad
Just what are people doing in life, huh? Have you realized just how big and wide this world is out here? Do you know the types of things people are getting into??? In case you haven't heard, Sex Tourism is alive and well in many parts of the world. Unfortunately, it often involves young people …
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Distance Lovin’ Part 2: Happy Ending Massage – For Women
I'm including this in the Distance Lovin' series because 1) the idea of women paying for sexual pleasure is, to some, a “foreign” idea, (lol! ... nevamind me...) 2) because this topic involves traveling outside one's home or the confines of a relationship for romantic/sexual pleasure, 3) because there are some out there who will …
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Distance Lovin’ Part 1: Traveling for Love
Okay, picture this: Your Boo lives in Florida and you live in Illinois. You’re running a successful business in Miami and Boo’s got a great job in Chi-town. Moving in together is not a smart option right now. This is going to be a long-distance love affair. The two of you have decided to spend …
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